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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.68, 13,263.12 and 5,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.68, 13,263.12 and 5,418.84 is: 7,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.68 : 13,263.12 = 5,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.68/13,263.12 = 5,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.68x = 13,263.12 × 5,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.68x = 71,870,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,870,725.18/9,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.21

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